dr. teliane Bakala
doctor of dental medicine
Dr. Teli was born and raised in the Republic of Congo, a small country in Central Africa, and moved to the U.S. at the age of eight. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2018, followed by her DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. After dental school, she completed a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Indiana University – Riley Hospital for Children, graduating in June 2025.
Dr. Teli is excited to join the team at Kids First and is passionate about making every dental visit both educational and enjoyable, with the goal of helping children build lifelong healthy dental habits.
In her free time, Dr. Teli enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves a relaxing spa day, exploring local restaurants, and traveling to experience new cultures.
You never know what you can do unless you try.
Dr. Teli
Education
- Bachelor’s from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry
- 2 year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Indiana University
Contact Us
847-717-5437
info@kidsfirstpd.com
Elgin
Schaumburg
We proudly serve Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, West Dundee, Gilberts, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Hampshire, Roselle, Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates.
Contact Us
(847) 717-5437
info@kidsfirstpd.com
Elgin
Schaumburg
We proudly serve Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, West Dundee, Gilberts, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Hampshire, Roselle, Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates.
If an appointment is cancelled or broken within 24 hours of the appointment, there is a $65 late cancellation/broken appointment fee.